# St. Martins Day Nursery

St. Martins Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Pontefract Road, Barnsley, S71 5PN, in Lundwood, Barnsley. It is registered for 70 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-martins-day-nursery-ey258082  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Pontefract Road, Barnsley, S71 5PN
- Registered places: 70
- Phone: 01226 244322
- Website: https://stmartynsnursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY258082

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 16 April 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY258082

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2003 (Reference EY258082). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY258082)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 16 April 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY258082)
- Registered places: 70 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY258082)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 13 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/397812)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Pontefract Road, Barnsley, S71 5PN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.557729,-1.438540

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Littleworth Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Dearne Valley Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Barnsley there are about 3.9 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Oakhill Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Lift St Helen's | Primary | 3–11 | Good (January 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Hunningley Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (March 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Burton Road Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| The Forest Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (February 2023) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Springwell Alternative Academy |  | 4–16 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Springwell Special Academy |  | 5–16 | Good (March 2022) |  | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Hopscotch Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hopscotch-nursery-2773017) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Playdays Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playdays-nursery-2785324) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [St Joseph's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-josephs-nursery-302861) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Wonderland Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wonderland-nursery-2803262) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Groots Childcare Hub 1 (Birkwood Primary School)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/groots-childcare-hub-1-birkwood-primary-school-2821982) |  |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Marys Little Lambs Cudworth](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/marys-little-lambs-cudworth-2636159) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is St. Martins Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated St. Martins Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 16 April 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can St. Martins Day Nursery take?

St. Martins Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 70 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to St. Martins Day Nursery?

Barnsley is the nearest station we know of, 1.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact St. Martins Day Nursery?

You can call 01226 244322 and visit stmartynsnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY258082)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=St+Martins+Private+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJnSJsWlRleUgRXrO1tyXJ7ro)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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